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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.34, 205.92 and 73.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.34, 205.92 and 73.26 is: 109.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.34 : 205.92 = 73.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.34/205.92 = 73.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.34x = 205.92 × 73.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.34x = 15,085.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,085.70/137.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.84

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